U2 Take Best Live Act, Brats

Elevation 2001 Tour Won U2 'Best Live Act' at the NME Carling 'Brat' Awards
in London today.

The band, preparing for Wednesday's Grammy Awards, received the award via
video with a special performance of The Ramone's classic Beat On The Brat.

U2 won the Best Live Award ahead of fellow nominees Ash, Linkin Park, Muse
and Radiohead.

The Strokes took three honours - Album Of The Year, Best New Act and Band Of
The Year. Kylie Minogue was named Best Pop Act, Radiohead picked up the
Best Music Video award for Pyramid Song and Ash won the Single of the Year.

Basement Jaxx were Best Dance Act, the Lostprophets Best Metal Act and Ian
Brown Best Solo Artist.